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12"x16" Oil, $195
Tending to my youngest (14) as she tries to
recover from Influenza B.
I did work on the 8' x 3' canvas for
Scottsdale Bible Church today,
no small task as that is nearly bigger than my whole studio!
I also played with my R & F pigment sticks
which are just the funnest thing ever.
Is "funnest" a word? Guess not...
If you would like to have this painting in your home or office,
please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com

12" x 16" Oil, $300
I'm starting a new adult painting class next week,
so trying to narrow down what to teach -
too many ideas!!!
In the meantime, I'm working on an 8' by 3' canvas
which doesn't fit too well in my studio.
Tricky, but a challenge is always good.
If you would love to have this painting in your home,
please let me know at amy.whitehouse@me.com
And thank you for visiting!

12" x 16" Oil, $400
It's been rainy here in the Phoenix area; so unusual, so of course we needed it.
Even though it was pouring much of yesterday, we had a good crowd in to the gallery
in Old Town.
I feel very blessed indeed to have sold 2 paintings at the gallery this week,
as well as one from online marketing.
If you are interested in purchasing the painting above,
please let me know at amy.whitehouse@me.com
And thank you for visiting my blog ~ I do appreciate it!

18" x 24" Oil, $125
This would make a great focal point for any eating area.
I love the pineapple as a painting subject; it has a lot of similarity
with the palm tree for painting textures and spiky-ness.
And for being dramatic.
Let me know if you are interested: amy.whitehouse@me.com

18" x 24" Oil on Stretched Canvas, $300
Lots of fun activity at the Art Gallery today - energy, excitement, meeting new people, artists bringing in new work, Wyatt playing guitar - and I sold a painting today, which makes it a really good day. Anyway, we have some new artists with great work on display, I have new work up on my wall, and I would love to show you around the 40+ artists' areas so you can enjoy the beauty.
I will be working from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. this Friday and Saturday. Come on down! 7050 E. 5th Ave., between Goldwater and Scottsdale Rd. On The Edge
Gallery in on the north side of 5th Ave. in Old Town.
To purchase this painting, please let me know right away,
as it is now hanging in the gallery and may go fast.
(At least that's what my fellow artists say will happen!)
Contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
And to see portfolios of my work -
landscapes, animals, still life, seascapes....
please visit: AmyWhitehousePaintings.com

My painting students did some amazing work today;
I really ought to have an art show...
I revisited this painting and added some more bright color
and am happier with it now.
It is 20"x20", Oil,
priced at $220.
The edges are painted so it doesn't need a frame.
LMK if you are interested: amy.whitehouse@me.com

4"x 6" Acrylic, $95
To purchase this little canvas
contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
Today was great: painting with my hilarious artist friends,
selling a painting and catching up with a lovely Southern belle,
watching my favorite comedies this evening,
and knowing the weather is going from 20's to 70's
just like it's supposed to be in Phoenix in January.
Life is good.

9"x12" Oil on Canvas, $225
My favorite teacher I had in high school was
Karen Kelly Becker,
and she is the one who shared an image
from which I painted this one.
Karen (still more comfortable calling her "Miss Kelly")
actually gets to LIVE in this gorgeous place.
Anyway I've been thinking I should revisit
some of William Faulkner's work.
It's been awhile...
If you would love to have this oil painting
in your home,
please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com

8"x10" Mixed Media, $150
This painting has several layers of various
hand-made papers, paints and varnish.
I do love trees; they provide endless possibilities for artwork.
This past weekend I had the good fortune
to visit a new artist friend's studio
and was duly inspired.
Lenni is an abstract artist
whose paintings simply glow and soothe.
So...yes, I started an abstract painting today...
we'll see how that goes.
As I've said before,
abstract work can look so simple;
but good abstract art is challenging,
at least to me.
If you would love to have
"It's A Beautiful Tree"
in your home,
please contact me at: amy.whitehouse@me.com
The first "It's A Beautiful Tree"
is showing at Village Coffee Roastery,
NW corner of Hayden and Via de Ventura.
They have the best coffee in town; beans too!
8120 N. Hayden Rd. #104 - Scottsdale

6"x 8," Oil, $45
I am planning on posting several small paintings
at low prices
over the next few weeks;
I'm hoping to fund a major
art supplies shopping expedition.
Recently I purchased some R & F oil sticks
which I must warn you are very
addictive.
They are creamy
and luscious
and fun.
Now I want more!
Thank you for visiting my site;
please send me your blog so I can get to know you too.
And if you're interested in this little painting,
please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com

8" x 10," Oil on Canvas, $150
Today was a great day of teaching painting classes
and doing a bit of painting of my own.
I am also starting a 6-week discipline
of a drawing-a-day.
Anybody want to join me?
To purchase today's painting,
please contact me at
amy.whitehouse@me.com

4.75" x 6.25" Acrylic on W/C Paper, $45
To purchase this little painting,
please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
Today I took one of our daughters to her cello lesson,
washed dishes,
put away Christmas wrap,
and ordered business cards.
I had planned to do so much more.

3" x 5" Acrylic, $75
Currently reading three books: Van Gogh: The LifeBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, SpyThe Happiness Project
I've already mentioned the first two, and today I wanted to tell you about The Happiness Project
anyway.
As you may have surmised from my many paintings of the sea,
I am happy at the beach.
That's a little tough sometimes since I live in the desert.
But painting the ocean
makes me happy.
So I am fortunate in that respect,
and continue to paint the waves, the coastline, the clouds over the sea, etc.
What makes you happy?
That's the first step in developing your own "Happiness Project."
Write it down and share it with someone.
Then do something about it.
Oh yes, to purchase any of my paintings, please contact me at: amy.whitehouse@me.com
And please stay tuned, because I have lots of ideas for new pages
at the top of this blog, which I hope to begin adding by tomorrow at the latest.

20"x 20," Oil on Canvas, $275
A bird's-eye view of an old wooden bowl laden with fresh fruit.
This oil painting is available for purchase; just contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
For anyone in the Phoenix metro area who is interested in a beginner's
painting classes,
I am forming an adult class to be held on a weekday morning, on a weekly basis.
Please contact me at the above e-mail address if you have questions
about this class.
I would love to hear from you.
Teaching painting is the best job ever -
I always feel so gratified that the students had a great time
and feel good about the art they have created.

9" x 12", Acrylic, $195
To purchase this painting please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
Today I had the pleasure of lunching with a dear artist friend,
Kimberly Conrad,
a mulit-talented artist and teacher.
Please check out her site: kimberlyconradfineart.com
My head is spinning with ideas for painting
having seen so much great art in Denver these past days
as well as reading the recent biography on Vincent:
Van Gogh: The Life
by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith
Please share your creative efforts/blog addresses with me.
I would love to know you better!

4"x 5," Watercolor, $45
To purchase this painting,
please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
Today I had the privilege of attending the exhibit
"Becoming Van Gogh"
at the Denver Art Museum,
and it was excellent.
The curation for this exclusive show began in 2007;
it has been so popular that the museum is having
24 hour showings during the last weekend.
I have been reading the relatively new biography,
and saw the artwork with more understanding of the misery
with which this master artist lived.
The last work, painted just 2 weeks before he was
accidentally shot in a field (and subsequently died at 37),
evoked strong emotion.
Go if you have the opportunity.

This is an oil painting of my angel dog, Alfie, when he was a pup.
He is coming up on 8 years old and still guarding our home with ferocious tenacity;
when he HEARS something anyway.
This particular painting is not for sale because I can't part with it.
HOWEVER
I love to do pet commissions
so please let me know if you'd like one done of
YOUR special pet.
Contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
for details.
As I write, I am sitting in a lovely apt. in Denver, CO,
anticipating visiting the exclusive VanGogh exhibit
tomorrow at the Denver Art Museum.
I am so excited as Vincent is my favorite artist.
Recently a friend asked me why that is,
to which I responded that his work is
raw, fresh, real, and simply speaks to my soul.
It is so honest.
I will tell you all about this exhibit in my next post.
Stay tuned.

10"x 10," Oil, $275
If you would like to purchase this painting,
please contact me at amy.whitehouse@me.com
We had a great evening at On The Edge Gallery,
I was the featured artist, so I demonstrated painting a beach scene
(which I will photograph tomorrow)
and I think I'm happy with the result.
I'll know better in the morning when I see it with
"fresh eyes."
Anyway, I sold a painting of a dog tonight,
and since I can't find a photo of that painting in my
oh-so-organized files,
I'm attaching another one of my favorites.

8"x 10," Oil, $150
Painted from a reference photo I'd shot this past summer
when I had the good fortune to spend
TWO WEEKS
at the beach.
I'm loving painting wet-into-wet with my oils,
and skies with clouds are a great subject with which to use this method.
If you would like to purchase this painting,
please let me know at amy.whitehouse@me.com